Why Portsea Needs Coastal uPVC
Portsea Challenges:
- Premium coastal, exposed bay, salt
- Salt air corrosion
- Sand and UV exposure
- Temperature extremes
- Strong winds
Why uPVC Perfect:
- Won't corrode (salt resistant)
- Marine-grade hardware
- Zero maintenance
- 30+ year coastal lifespan
- Superior energy efficiency
vs Aluminium Coastal:
- Aluminium corrodes 5-8 years
- Requires constant maintenance
- Poor insulation
Energy Savings Portsea
Typical Portsea Home:
Before:
$2,400-$3,000/year
After:
$1,200-$1,500/year
Savings: $1,200-$1,500/year
Investment:
$32,000-$48,000
Payback:
7-9 years
Property value:
+$50,000-$100,000
Climate Performance
Summer:
- • Coastal heat 30-40°C
- • Low-E glass reflects heat
- • Interior 7-8°C cooler
- • Cooling: -50%
Winter:
- • Cold sea breezes
- • Strong winds
- • Blocks drafts completely
- • Heating: -50%
Portsea Home Styles
Beachside Modern:
- • Large windows (ocean views)
- • Sliding/stacking doors
Investment: $40,000-$65,000
Coastal Cottage:
- • Traditional aesthetic
- • Period-appropriate uPVC
Investment: $28,000-$42,000
Heritage (if applicable):
- • Victorian/Edwardian
- • Council-approved designs
Investment: $35,000-$55,000
Popular Features
Windows:
- 1. Large fixed (maximize views)
- 2. Tilt & turn (easy cleaning)
- 3. Casement (traditional)
Doors:
- 1. Lift & slide (deck access)
- 2. French doors (coastal charm)
- 3. Stacking (entertaining)
Frame Colours Portsea
White
50% - Classic coastalAnthracite Grey
30% - Modern beachBlack
15% - ContemporaryCustom
5% - ArchitecturalCoastal Maintenance
Quarterly: Wipe salt residue
Half-yearly: Full clean, lubricate
Annual: Professional check
Cost: $50-150/year
vs Aluminium:
- • Aluminium: Repaint $4K-$7K every 5 years
- • uPVC: $0
Save $16K-$28K over 20 years
Pricing Portsea 2026
• 3-bedroom: $28,000-$40,000
• 4-bedroom: $35,000-$50,000
• 5-bedroom luxury: $50,000-$75,000
Add for waterfront:
- • Marine-grade: +$3,000-$5,000
- • Premium acoustic: +$2,000-$4,000
Why Portsea Chooses Us
- Coastal specialists
- Marine-grade expertise
- Salt-air experience
- Local knowledge
- 10+ years coastal installations
Case Study
Portsea Beachfront:
- • Old aluminium corroded
- • Solution: uPVC marine-grade
- • Result: Zero corrosion, bills halved
- • Cost: $42,000
Owner: "Perfect for coastal. Should have done uPVC from the start."
Get Your Portsea Quote
Specialist coastal windows for Portsea properties.
Contact us:
Email: info@finessewindows.com.au
Mention "Portsea" for coastal consultation!